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Recommendation 19

19

Reducing non-CO2 aviation effects like contrails crucial for achieving net zero

Conclusion
Whilst a reduction in aviation emissions is necessary to deliver a net zero aviation sector, an important contribution to the UK’s efforts is the reduction of non-CO2 effects, such as contrails. (Conclusion, Paragraph 81)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗